Tag: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Court Finds Morrison Pep-11 Veto Broke Natural Justice

Scott Morrison’s vocal opposition to a controversial offshore gas drilling project meant his later decision to formally block it was tainted by apprehended bias, a court has found. And the vocal opposition of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is leading to accusations any decision under his government will also be tainted. The Federal Court on Tuesday…


Former Australian PM Scott Morrison to Face Rare Parliamentary Action

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will face a censure motion by his parliamentary colleagues over his decision to secretly appoint himself to additional ministerial portfolios. The Albanese government is expected to move the motion in parliament on Nov. 29, during the final sitting week of the year. Censure motions do not have any legal…


Former PM Morrison Flags Post-Parliamentary Venture

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has registered a private company as speculation swirls that he will exit parliament prior to the next election. Morrison is the director and sole shareholder in Triginta Pty Ltd, according to his declaration of members’ interests. The company name means “30” in Latin, likely to be a reference to him…


Aussie PM Criticised for Lack of Concern Over NSW Flood Crisis

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been criticised by one of his political opponents for putting his “reputation on the global stage” over the needs of New South Wales residents hit by the flood crisis. Currently, an estimated number of 32,000 people in the state have been evacuated and thousands of homes deluged. The Bureau…


‘We Are in Lock-Step With the US’: New Australian PM on Combating China’s Influence

Australia will follow the United States’ lead in recognising China as “the most serious long-term challenge to the international order,” Australia’s newly elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed, as the communist regime continues stepping up its communist platform in the Pacific region. Speaking to Sky News on Sunday, Australia’s 31st prime minster said, “Australia’s…


Wider Support for Defence Minister Peter Dutton to Become Opposition Leader

Several Liberal MPs have backed the former Minister of Defence Peter Dutton as the front runner to lead the centre-right party after the federal election saw the centre-left Labor party secure a victory over the coalition. The call comes after the moderate faction of the Liberal party suffered major losses, with some of the Liberals…


Australia’s Centre-Left Labor Wins Election, Centre-Right Splintered by Climate Action Independents

Labor leader Anthony Albanese will become Australia’s 31st prime minister and the fourth person to lead Labor to government since World War II after outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat on May 21. With 69.9 percent of the votes counted by Sunday 5 p.m., 72 of the 151 House of Representatives seats were called…


Labor Party Wins Australian Election, Centre-Right Splintered by Climate Action Independents

Labor leader Anthony Albanese will become Australia’s 31st prime minister and the fourth person to lead Labor to government since World War II after outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded defeat on May 21. With 69.9 percent of the votes counted by Sunday 5 p.m., 72 of the 151 House of Representatives seats were called…


Labor Is ‘Chasing Some Artificial Number’ When Pushing for Wage Rise: Employment Minister

Employment Minister Stuart Robert has refused to say whether he thinks minimum wage should increase in line with inflation, as he criticised Labor for “chasing some artificial number.” It comes as new polling by RedBridge for the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) reveals almost 80 percent of people would be more likely to vote…


Labor Commits $1.5 Billion to Domestic Medical Manufacturing

Australian Labor party’s leader Anthony Albanese has announced his plan to create a new $1.5 billion (US$105 billion) fund to secure Australia’s medical goods supply chains. The money would be used to boost domestic medical manufacturing capability, such as creating medical technologies, producing rapid antigen tests, and creating vaccines. The investment, which is part of Labor’s…